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MD DA350 Dry Buttermilk (Central and East)                  

MADISON, WI.  June 22, 2017 (REPORT 25)                     

DRY BUTTERMILK - CENTRAL AND EAST                           
                                                            
CENTRAL: Central region dry buttermilk prices saw a slight increase on 
the bottom of the price range, while remaining steady at the top. Dry 
buttermilk spot market activity was quiet to steady. Dry buttermilk 
demand is mixed, as many ice cream makers and other end users continue 
to opt for condensed buttermilk. Buttermilk drying has noticeably 
slowed, thus inventories are tightening. The dry buttermilk market tone 
is steady.
EAST: Prices for dry buttermilk shifted up on the bottom of the price 
series this week. Spot sales are moderate to light. Dry buttermilk 
production is operating on steady to light schedules as a number of 
butter churns are shut off, overall, decreasing the usage of dryers for 
buttermilk. Inventories are manageable for contractual requirements. 
Some market participants report limited spot loads in the market. Dry 
buttermilk demand is moderate and the market undertone is steady to 
quiet.   

F.O.B. CENTRAL/EAST:    .8400 - .9100                       

1100CT Jessica.Mueller@ams.usda.gov 608.422.8589
Israel.Weber@ams.usda.gov 608.422.8601
USDA/AMS/Dairy Market News, Madison, Wisconsin
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